beef wellington recipe on board sliced in sections with gravy and broccoli

Gorgeously juicy beef, crisp and golden pastry and a layer of soft, flavour-packed mushrooms – the perfect beef Wellington is a beautiful thing! It’s a proper special occasion dish, and well worth learning how to make perfectly.

Armed with our six top tips (below), you can turn out a showstopper, every time.
Find Jamie’s full recipe for Beef Wellington here.

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT WELLINGTON

  1. Sear your beef before wrapping in pastry. This time in the pan will ensure the delicious juices stay in the meat while it bakes – meaning the pastry doesn’t get soggy. Plus, searing is a chance to add extra flavour: just place a sprig of rosemary, some sea salt and black pepper into the pan, too.Perfect beef Wellington - searing the meat
  2. Chop your onions, garlic and mushrooms finely. This will make them easier to spread onto the pastry, and easier to wrap around the beef.Perfect beef Wellington - finely chopping mushrooms
  3. It’s important to seal your pastry parcel carefully around the beef, as any air pockets will expand in the oven and explode.Perfect beef Wellington - setting the pastry
  4. Be generous with the excess pastry at the ends of your Wellington, and seal them really carefully to make sure none of the delicious juices run out during roasting.Perfect beef Wellington - sealing the pastry
  5. Pre-heat the baking sheet before placing your wrapped beef in the oven. The hot sheet will give the Wellington’s base the best chance of getting lovely and crisp.Perfect beef Wellington - setting the oven temperature
  6. Finally, don’t forget the all-important egg wash. It’s a little job that makes a massive difference – the golden glaze brings everything together and looks fantastic!

Perfect beef Wellington - glaze with an egg wash

 

If you want more of Jamie’s top tips for the perfect been wellington, get them here:

For more showstopping roast ideas, check out our collection of Sunday lunch ideas, or read our feature on 7 incredible roasts!


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